Christmas Eve 2011

Our Christmas eve was so much fun. It actually started on the 23rd with a family tradition. We headed out for donuts for breakfast and then over to the St. Nick's store for the boys to pick out their yearly ornaments. Payson picked out a cowboy ornament and Dillon went with a "Melmo" ornament.

On the 24th we went to a great Kid's program at St. Luke's Methodist Church. This is where Payson goes for Preschool and they did an awesome job with their program. With puppets and dogs, you know Payson and Dillon were interested!

Later that evening Aunt Liz, Uncle Scott, and Owen flew in from Pasadena and along with Nana and Grandad we had a great dinner. The last minute preparations for Santa included setting out the Reindeer food in the snow and cookies for Santa.

Payson checking for Santa before he went to bed.

After carefully reviewing our copy of the book T'was the Night Before Christmas, Payson decided that Santa was NOT feeding the reindeer meat balls, but instead he was feeding them apples. So, as you can see we had some apples on hand for all of the reindeer.

Cookies are ready for Santa.


Sleeping with his Santa hat!